7x10 BLUE ANTIQUE ORIENTAL RUG HANDKNOTTED vintage navy green old handmade 6x9

6'7" x 9'6" ft authentic hand knotted striking beautifully antique blue rug (early 1900s estimate Bidjar) made of fine purpose bred lamb sheep wool and vegetable dyes with amazing hue variation unmatched by modern techniques. Professionally cleaned with no stains, animal, or smoke. Fine tight pile and profile with some small antique wear pile over the century, but just as beautiful, durable and value for another. Double knotted upon two foundation layers for another century of durability and beauty. About 100 knots per square inch per foundation layer for approximately 200 effective kpsi or around 2 Million hand tied knots in this piece for another century of value, utility and beauty.

Natural dyes from indigo, hyacinth, iris, weld, larkspur, saffron and others. Natural dyes oxidize at different rates giving lighter and darker shades, a beautiful affect called'abrash' by collectors.

An authentic item with historical weight and valid authenticity. See all 24 images and closeups.

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